Origin
L'Anse, MI
Late night in L'Anse on Saturday
Local time
2:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from L'Anse, MI to Flint, MI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
8h 41m
Distance
457.4 mi
736 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$72
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
8h 34m
★
6 AM
8h 42m
8 AM
8h 57m
10 AM
8h 47m
12 PM
8h 46m
3 PM
8h 48m
5 PM
8h 57m
8 PM
8h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
L'Anse, MI
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Trip Overview
The drive from L'Anse, MI to Flint, MI covers 457.4 miles and takes about 8h 41m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on I 75, M-28, US 2 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 218.3 miles on I 75. At current regular gas prices, budget about $71.51 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
228.7 miles from L'Anse, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 45m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
8h 41m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Drive Character
This is a 8h 41m highway drive covering 457.4 miles, with most of the trip on I 75 and M-28. The longest continuous stretch is about 218.3 miles on I 75.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 34 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 75 is the longest continuous segment at about 218.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and M-28. You will hit about 20 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 67.5 miles in near US 41; M 28 / Marquette Bypass.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 457.4 miles you will encounter 20 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 67.5 miles (US 41; M 28 / Marquette Bypass): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 145.7 miles (M 77): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 322.5 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 20 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
67.5 mi into trip
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~1h 30m in
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US 41; M 28 / Marquette Bypass
Enter roundabout onto US 41; M 28 / Marquette Bypass
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
145.7 mi into trip
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~3h 7m in
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M 77
Turn sharp right onto M 77
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
6
322.5 mi into trip
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~6h 22m in
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I 75
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75 toward I 75: Saginaw, Detroit
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 75: Saginaw, Detroit
6
446.7 mi into trip
|
~8h 29m in
|
I 475 / UAW Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 475 / UAW Freeway toward I 475: Downtown Flint
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 125
Toward I 475: Downtown Flint
6
457.2 mi into trip
|
~8h 40m in
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M 21 / East Court Street
Turn right onto M 21 / East Court Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from L'Anse, MI to Flint, MI, road signs begin pointing toward Detroit along the way.
Detroit
322.5 mi in
|
~6h 22m
|
via I 75
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 75 | 218.3 mi | 3h 44m |
| M-28 | 70.9 mi | 1h 24m |
| US 2 | 65.1 mi | 1h 15m |
| US 41 | 53.4 mi | 1h 10m |
| M 77 | 17.3 mi | 20m |
| Palms Avenue | 10.2 mi | 14m |
| UAW Freeway | 10 mi | 10m |
| US-41/M-28 | 3.8 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 218.3 mi, about 3h 44m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between L'Anse, MI and Flint, MI.
1
Start on East Broad Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Broad Street
2
At end of road, turn left onto US 41
52 mi
·
1 hr 8 min
·
US 41
3
Enter roundabout onto US 41; M 28
92 ft
·
5 sec
·
US 41; M 28
4
Continue on US 41; M 28
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
US 41; M 28
5
Enter roundabout onto US 41; M 28
94 ft
·
5 sec
·
Palms Avenue
6
Continue on US 41; M 28
10 mi
·
14 min
·
Palms Avenue
7
Enter roundabout onto US 41; M 28
116 ft
·
6 sec
·
US-41/M-28
8
Continue on US 41; M 28
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
US-41/M-28
9
Enter roundabout onto US 41; M 28
103 ft
·
6 sec
·
US-41/M-28
10
Continue on US 41; M 28
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
US-41/M-28
11
Continue on US 41; M 28
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Marquette Bypass
12
Enter roundabout onto US 41; M 28
109 ft
·
6 sec
·
Marquette Bypass
13
Continue on US 41; M 28
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
Marquette Bypass
14
Enter roundabout onto US 41; M 28
107 ft
·
1 sec
·
Marquette Bypass
15
Continue on US 41; M 28
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
Marquette Bypass
16
Take the exit onto US 41; M 28
410 ft
·
10 sec
·
US 41; M 28
17
Merge onto US 41; M 28
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
South Front Street
18
Continue on US 41; M 28
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
US-41/M-28
19
Turn left onto M 28
36 mi
·
42 min
·
M-28
20
Continue on M 28
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
West Munising Avenue
21
Continue on M 28
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Cedar Street
22
Continue on M 28
35 mi
·
41 min
·
M-28
23
Turn sharp right onto M 77
17 mi
·
20 min
·
M 77
24
At end of road, turn left onto US 2
65 mi
·
1 hr 15 min
·
US 2
25
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward I 75 South: Mackinac Bridge
26
Merge onto I 75
94 mi
·
1 hr 37 min
·
I 75
27
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75
124 mi
·
2 hr 7 min
·
I 75
Toward I 75: Saginaw, Detroit
28
Keep slight right at fork onto I 475
10.0 mi
·
10 min
·
UAW Freeway
Exit 125
Toward I 475: Downtown Flint
29
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 7
Toward M 21
30
Continue on Chavez Drive
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Chavez Drive
31
Turn right onto M 21
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
East Court Street
Use the right lane.
32
Turn left
68 ft
·
6 sec
33
Turn right
93 ft
·
6 sec
34
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 228.7 miles from L'Anse, MI, or about 4h 45m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 218.3 miles.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 101 miles or 2h 12m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 228.7 miles or 4h 45m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 228.7 miles or 4h 45m
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 7h 38m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Flint, MI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving L'Anse, MI so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from L'Anse, MI
Aim for roughly 229 miles and 4.3 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Flint, MI
Aim for roughly 229 miles and 4.3 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 101 miles from L'Anse, MI.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 75 for about 218.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 228.7 mi from L'Anse, MI · 4h 45m into the drive
Mid-route town
Overnight candidate
229 mi into the route
Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start
This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.
Find hotels in McMillan, MIOvernight Options
Night 1
229 mi · about 4.3h in
A practical overnight split lands near McMillan, MI after about 229 miles or 4.3 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 101 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 228.7 miles from L'Anse, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 75 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 218.3 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 229 miles or 4.3 hours on the road.
Arriving in Flint, MI
The final approach into Flint, MI usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Flint, MI.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Flint, MI with some flexibility left in the schedule.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$71.51 one way
$143.02 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
160 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $78.51 | $157.03 |
| premium | $4.89 | $88.02 | $176.04 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $100.99 | $201.98 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$72
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$202–$312
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 160 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $48 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 137.2 | 1 | $48.03 | $21.96 |
| Efficient EV | 114.4 | 1 | $40.02 | $18.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 183 | 2 | $64.04 | $29.27 |
Gas CO2
160 kg
EV CO2
54 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Flint, MI
Late night in Flint on Saturday
Local time
2:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SSE 15 mph
87% chance
Live forecast
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 18 at 12:05AM EDT until April 18 at 1:30AM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 18 at 12:01AM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI
33°F
McMillan, MI
229 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
2 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
8h 41m on the road
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from L'Anse, MI to Flint, MI covers 457.4 miles and takes about 8h 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 75, M-28, US 2. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Yes. This route is usually more comfortable as a 2-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 229 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 228.7 miles from L'Anse, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $71.51 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 457.4 miles you will encounter 20 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 67.5 miles (US 41; M 28 / Marquette Bypass): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 145.7 miles (M 77): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 322.5 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from L'Anse, MI to Flint, MI, road signs begin pointing toward Detroit along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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